•Chippendale, 1714-1779
–Thomas Chippendale first not a reigning monarch to give his name to furniture style.
–He was both designer and master craftsman.
–His "Director," published in 1754, opened a
new era in furniture making and is
still used today.
Derived styles from a
combination of English, French, and
Chinese designs.
–Graceful and well-proportioned.
–Comfort was sometimes sacrificed for appearance.